Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct part of speech for the underlined word.

This book is not so good as that one.

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adverb

  4. adjective

  5. conjunction
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E Correct answer
Explanation

In this sentence, 'as' functions as a subordinating conjunction connecting two clauses: 'This book is not so good' and 'that one [is good]'. The structure 'so...as' is a comparative construction where as links the two parts. It's not a noun, verb, adverb, or adjective in this context.

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